NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:30

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 00:30 - 01:00

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:30

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 01:30 - 02:00

As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

NHK World TV HD 02:00 - 02:30

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 02:30 - 03:00

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

NHK World TV HD 03:00 - 03:28

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

NHK World TV HD 03:28 - 03:43

Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.

NHK World TV HD 03:43 - 03:55

Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the World's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.

NHK World TV HD 03:55 - 04:00

The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo are Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita; see how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

NHK World TV HD 04:00 - 04:30

Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers - we explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.

NHK World TV HD 04:30 - 05:00

A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

NHK World TV HD 05:00 - 05:30

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 05:30 - 06:00

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK World TV HD 06:00 - 06:30

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 06:30 - 07:00

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World TV HD 07:00 - 07:30

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 07:30 - 08:00

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

NHK World TV HD 08:00 - 08:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 08:10 - 08:15

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

NHK World TV HD 08:15 - 08:30

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

NHK World TV HD 08:30 - 09:00

French journalist and 'sento ambassador' Stephanie Crohin promotes sento, or public bathhouses, on social media - she tells Peter Barakan about her love for the heartwarming world of public baths.

NHK World TV HD 09:00 - 09:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 09:10 - 10:00

Fifty years after the Cambodian Genocide, survivors - both victims and those involved in the killings - reflect on how and why Cambodians turned against one another and on the deep scars left behind.

NHK World TV HD 10:00 - 10:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 10:10 - 10:55

Yokota Megumi was 13 when North Korea abducted her - this is the story of the Yokota family's struggle for over 40 years to bring her home, and the dark side of North Korean agents coming to light.

NHK World TV HD 10:55 - 11:00

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

NHK World TV HD 11:00 - 11:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 11:10 - 11:55

Visit Kinpusen-ji - sacred for mountain ascetics - the Asuka ruins nominated for a UNESCO listing, Ise Grand Shrine and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.

NHK World TV HD 11:55 - 12:00

There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways - some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths as they continue to evolve and fulfil a growing variety of functions.

NHK World TV HD 12:00 - 12:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 12:10 - 12:40

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK World TV HD 12:40 - 12:50

Children wish to share a cake but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes - Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

NHK World TV HD 12:50 - 13:00

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

NHK World TV HD 13:00 - 13:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 13:10 - 13:40

Tsunayoshi, the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, is painted as a foolish ruler in works of fiction... but is this depiction justified? Even he has wisdom to share!

NHK World TV HD 13:40 - 13:50

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World TV HD 13:50 - 14:00

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo in Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

NHK World TV HD 14:00 - 14:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 14:10 - 14:40

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World TV HD 14:40 - 14:55

Disaster Response Robots: If disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people if fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents prevent smooth recovery - that's where disaster response robots can help.

NHK World TV HD 14:55 - 15:00

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World TV HD 15:00 - 15:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 15:10 - 16:00

Fifty years after the Cambodian Genocide, survivors - both victims and those involved in the killings - reflect on how and why Cambodians turned against one another and on the deep scars left behind.

NHK World TV HD 16:00 - 16:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 16:10 - 16:55

Yokota Megumi was 13 when North Korea abducted her - this is the story of the Yokota family's struggle for over 40 years to bring her home, and the dark side of North Korean agents coming to light.

NHK World TV HD 16:55 - 17:00

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

NHK World TV HD 17:00 - 17:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 17:10 - 17:40

Tsunayoshi, the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, is painted as a foolish ruler in works of fiction... but is this depiction justified? Even he has wisdom to share!

NHK World TV HD 17:40 - 17:50

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World TV HD 17:50 - 18:00

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo in Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

NHK World TV HD 18:00 - 18:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 18:10 - 18:40

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

NHK World TV HD 18:40 - 18:50

Children wish to share a cake but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes - Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

NHK World TV HD 18:50 - 19:00

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

NHK World TV HD 19:00 - 19:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 19:10 - 19:55

Visit Kinpusen-ji - sacred for mountain ascetics - the Asuka ruins nominated for a UNESCO listing, Ise Grand Shrine and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.

NHK World TV HD 19:55 - 20:00

There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways - some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths as they continue to evolve and fulfil a growing variety of functions.

NHK World TV HD 20:00 - 20:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 20:10 - 20:40

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World TV HD 20:40 - 20:55

Disaster Response Robots: If disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people if fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents prevent smooth recovery - that's where disaster response robots can help.

NHK World TV HD 20:55 - 21:00

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World TV HD 21:00 - 21:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 21:10 - 22:00

Fifty years after the Cambodian Genocide, survivors - both victims and those involved in the killings - reflect on how and why Cambodians turned against one another and on the deep scars left behind.

NHK World TV HD 22:00 - 22:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 22:10 - 22:55

Yokota Megumi was 13 when North Korea abducted her - this is the story of the Yokota family's struggle for over 40 years to bring her home, and the dark side of North Korean agents coming to light.

NHK World TV HD 22:55 - 23:00

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

NHK World TV HD 23:00 - 23:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 23:10 - 23:40

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

NHK World TV HD 23:40 - 23:50

Children wish to share a cake but are confused when Numbler cuts the cake into different shapes - Barky uses the basics of fractions and geometry to prove that the pieces are indeed equal.

NHK World TV HD 23:50 - 00:00

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 00:10 - 00:55

Visit Kinpusen-ji - sacred for mountain ascetics - the Asuka ruins nominated for a UNESCO listing, Ise Grand Shrine and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways - some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths as they continue to evolve and fulfil a growing variety of functions.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:10

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World TV HD 01:10 - 01:40

Tsunayoshi, the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, is painted as a foolish ruler in works of fiction... but is this depiction justified? Even he has wisdom to share!

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 01:50

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them.

NHK World TV HD 01:50 - 02:00

In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo in Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.